And the Addicks boss has packed a lot into his relatively tender years as a boss.

In a poll conducted by Kent Live, 94% of those who voted said they wanted Robinson to be given a chance under new owners at The Valley, with Roland Duchatelet selling the club and director Richard Murray saying this could be as early as next month.

That would seem to be in the best interests, given Robinson has done a quite remarkable job in difficult circumstances this season.

And he loves the club and the fans, that much is clear.

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You have to be thick-skinned to be a manager - and have mental resolve in abundance. Robinson has those characteristics as well as being recognised by his peers over the years as a wonderful coach, particularly of young players.

Robinson has a fantastic record in signing players without spending money - and he takes great care in ensuring he bloods youngsters so they a ready when needed, such as Joe Aribo, who is showing what huge potential he has.

Karl Robinson (Image: Ian Scammell)

Picture: Ian Scammell

But what has made Robinson the man and manager he is today?

Here are some things you may not not about him.

Stanley Park divide

A Liverpool fan he started off his playing career as a schoolboy with Everton and moved on to Swindon Town, prior to a succession of non-league clubs due to having his dreams of a pro career dashed by injury.

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Young Toffees

Robinson was in the same youth set-up at Everton as Francis Jeffers and Leon Osman.

Heighway is the right way

When Robinson was a youth coach at Liverpool under Steve Heighway, he learned the values and principles from someone who was an iconic player for The Reds in the 1970s. He holds the former wing star in high regard.

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200-up

Robinson passed 200 games as a manager in his fourth year at MK Dons, aged just 33. He is now approaching the 400-game mark.

Striker light

Robinson loves exciting players - men who can excite the fans. He adores strikers – Robbie Fowler and Ian Wright are close friends and he is still able to call upon their services when he needs advice.

Robbie Fowler of Liverpool celebrates his goal with teammate Stan Collymore during their Premiership match against Newcastle United which was drawn 1-1 (Image: Ormesher Bradley/Daily Mirror)

Picture: Ormesher Bradley/Daily Mirror

A goal is a goal

Robinson once told a young striker at MK Dons that a nice goal was a goal, regardless of how it was scored.

King Kenny

He was brought up on watching Liverpool as a lad – and had posters of Kenny Dalglish on his bedroom wall. He had the privilege of giving talks about Liverpool with Dalglish and John Barnes.

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That Michael Thomas moment

The year was 1989 - Robinson was aged nine and in the crowd at Anfield when Liverpool lost the First Division title. The hosts had to avoid a two-goal defeat to life the championship themselves. Arsenal won 2-0.

Robinson says he cried when Thomas scored.

His dad, Kevin

On that day, when Thomas scored late on, Robinson wanted to go home. His dad Kevin told him to clap Arsenal players off the pitch out of respect for what they had done throughout the season to earn their champions status. A classy gesture.

Top trio

Three people in football he will forever be indebted to are Steve Heighway, Paul Ince and Sam Allardyce.

He credits Ince with teaching him about the game and, among other things, analysing football via DVDs.

Paul Ince (Image: Clint Hughes/Getty Images)

Picture: Clint Hughes/Getty Images

Scary times

Heighway went to watch an FA Cup game between MK Dons and Wigan Athletic in 2014 – Robinson said at the time he was scared because he didn’t want to let his old mentor down.